Hoping to host a true-blue Aussie shindig this January 26 but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we have you covered. From simple starters including sausage rolls and a classic damper right through to delicious pavlovas and fun Australia Day-themed desserts, all you need to complete your spread is right here. We also have recipes perfect for gathering your mates around the barbecue, great summer salads and a few cheeky alcoholic drinks to share too. Enjoy!

Mini vegemite and cheese scrolls
Perfect for an after school snack or a tasty lunchbox treat – these cheese and vegemite embrace classic Aussie flavours in a delicious baked bread.

Chicken, prawn and mango salad
Freshen things up with this delicious and wholesome chicken, prawn and mango salad. Packed full of flavour and crunch, this is sure to become a family favourite!

How to make perfect roast potatoes
Bright and zesty with the perfect amount of crunch.

Barbecued soy and ginger lamb
The lamb can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F and roast, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. Note


Barbecue lamb kebabs
These lamb kebabs are perfect for a lazy summer barbecue. The addition of a fresh mediterranean style tomato, olive and fetta salad completes the dish.

Mango and passionfruit pavlova
This iconic Australian dessert is made even more delicious with the addition of fresh tropical fruits. Whip up this gorgeous pavlova for a special occasion, birthday party or Christmas celebration.

White summer sangria
Start your summer party the right (and easy) way with this crowd-pleasing cocktail. Our recipe for white wine sangria is so delicious and takes just five minutes.

Passionfruit pisco punch
You will need about 7 passionfruit for this recipe. You can also pulse the passionfruit juice in a food processor for 1 second, before straining, this will help break the juice sacs and give you more passionfruit juice. Note

Australia Day biscuits
These little iced thongs are the cutest thing ever to serve up this Australia Day.

Sausage rolls
Because it’s a long way to the shop when you want a sausage roll.

Damper
This traditionally Aussie yeast-free bread is super-simple to make at home.

Spinach dip cob loaf
Out of all the cob loaf recipes out there, this one takes the cake… or should we say the cob!

Perfect potato salad
Creamy, fresh and completely delicious.

Asian-inspired coleslaw
Easy to make in advance and the perfect bring-along salad.

Pasta salad
For extra fibre, use wholemeal pasta. For those who are gluten-intolerant, try gluten-free pasta. Note


Lamington sponge cake
Two sponge cakes are sandwiched with cream and raspberry jam to make the ultimate dessert.